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Monthly Archives: September 2017

Whole Foods Market launches the first ever vegan tuna in sushi venues in Los Angeles and New York

Whole Foods Market launches the first ever vegan tuna in sushi venues in Los Angeles and New York   Select stores will offer vegan tuna made from tomatoes AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will now offer Ahimi, the first ever plant-based alternative to raw tuna, in select sushi venues in Los Angeles and New…

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CBRE expands role of GWS Executive Managing Director Karen Ellzey to include Co-Executive Sponsor of LGBT & Allies

Los Angeles, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE today (September 20, 2017) announced that Karen Ellzey, CBRE Executive Managing Director, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), has taken a leadership role for LGBT & Allies. Ms. Ellzey will serve as the Co-Executive Sponsor of the company’s employee network group. Founded in 2009, LGBT & Allies is a group…

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Albert Heijn introduceert verse pureersoepen

Albert Heijn introduceert verse pureersoepen   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Elke dag groente eten. We weten allemaal dat het moet, maar het blijft een grote uitdaging. Gemiddeld eten Nederlanders 117 gram groente per dag terwijl de aanbevolen hoeveelheid 250 gram per dag is. Albert Heijn helpt graag een handje en maakt het klanten daarom…

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NEW ZEALAND: Foodstuffs commits to 100% cage free eggs within 10 years

Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs announced today (21 September 2017) that following an extensive review of its egg sourcing and animal welfare policies the business has committed to a goal of being 100% cage free for eggs within 10 years. “We are committed to working with our suppliers toward our goal…

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PetSmart and Adventure Cats partner on curated line of products suited for the adventurous pet cat

AdventureCats.org Co-founded by Laura Moss as Resource for Adventurous Pet Parents Highlighting Cats Who Hike, Camp, Canoe, Sail and Kayak PHOENIX, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the recent launch of AdventureCats.org’s book, Adventure Cats: Living Nine Lives to the Fullest (Workman Publishing Company, 2017), PetSmart announced today (Sept. 20, 2017) a collaboration featuring a curated line of…

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Delivery Hero Group to acquire the remaining shares in Korean food delivery platform Foodfly

Berlin, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delivery Hero Group (“Delivery Hero”), the leading global online food ordering and delivery marketplace, today (20 September 2017 ) announced it has agreed to acquire the remaining shares in Foodfly, a fast-growing Korean food delivery platform based in Seoul. Before the transaction, Delivery Hero already held a fully diluted…

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GameStop Offers Unbeatable Trade-In Values and Layaway Options

GRAPEVINE, Texas, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — WHAT: After selling out of Xbox One X – Project Scorpio Edition console reserves in record time, GameStop has now secured a new allotment of the world’s most powerful system, in its standard edition. Accompanying the second wave of pre-orders, the company is showing its commitment to providing…

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BRP: consumers expect quick access to products and most retailers respond by offering same day delivery

According to the 2017 Digital Commerce Survey, Autonomous Fulfillment is the Next Step in Delivery as Self-driving Vehicles and Helper Robots Become More Prevalent Boston, MA, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to a new report from BRP, consumers expect quick access to products and most retailers are now responding by offering same day delivery.…

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Barnes & Noble announces $1 million book donation to First Book for areas affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma

Donation Includes Thousands of Children’s Books to Be Distributed by First Book to Schools and Charities in both Texas and Florida New York, New York, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today ( September 20, 2017) announced a $1 million book donation to First Book for areas affected by…

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Barnes & Noble declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share

NEW YORK, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) today (09/19/2017 ) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on October 27, 2017, to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 6, 2017. About Barnes & Noble, Inc. Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) is the nation's largest…

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ascena retail group to release Q4 2017 financial results on Monday, September 25, 2017

MAHWAH, N.J., 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ:ASNA) (the “Company” or “ascena”) today (Sep. 20, 2017) announces the release of its Fiscal 2017 fourth quarter financial results will take place on Monday, September 25, 2017. Results will be released over Business Wire at approximately 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The Company will also host a…

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Bed Bath & Beyond Q2 2017 financial results: Net Sales Decrease of Approximately 1.7%

Net Earnings per Diluted Share of $.67, Including Unfavorable Impacts of Restructuring Charges Related to the Realignment of the Store Management Structure and Estimated Costs Associated with Hurricane Harvey Net Sales Decrease of Approximately 1.7%; Comparable Sales Decrease of Approximately 2.6% Company Provides Update On Ongoing Transformational Initiatives UNION, N.J., 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR…

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Dunkin’ Donuts Original Blend and Dunkin’ Decaf hot coffee now available on board Amtrak Northeast Regional trains

Dunkin’ Donuts Original Blend and Dunkin’ Decaf hot coffee now available on board Amtrak Northeast Regional trains   Partnership Launched Earlier this Year with Original Blend and Dunkin’ Decaf® Hot Coffees on Acela Express Trains on the Northeast Corridor CANTON, MA and WASHINGTON, DC, 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts and Amtrak today (September 20, 2017)  announced the…

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Dunkin’ Donuts invites guests to share the coffee love with a free coffee this National Coffee Day

Dunkin’ Donuts invites guests to share the coffee love with a free coffee this National Coffee Day   On Friday, September 29, any guest who purchases a medium or larger sized cup of the brand’s signature hot coffee will receive an additional medium-sized hot coffee for free CANTON, MA, 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — This National Coffee…

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NCR SelfServ 80 Series awarded “Best ATM/Self-Service Experience” award at the 2017 Bank Customer Experience (BCX) Summit

NCR’s breakthrough SelfServ™ 80 Series ATM family honored at 2017 Bank Customer Experience (BCX) Summit Duluth, Ga., 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (September 20, 2017 ) announced that its newest family of ATM solutions, NCR SelfServ 80 Series, has been awarded the “Best ATM/Self-Service Experience” award for 2017.…

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eBay welcomes Adriane Brown and Diana Farrell to its board of directors

eBay welcomes Adriane Brown and Diana Farrell to its board of directors   New directors bring additional leadership, strategy and policy expertise to eBay’s Board. San Jose, CA, 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY), a global commerce leader, has appointed Adriane Brown and Diana Farrell to its board of directors. “eBay has a world-class board of…

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Office Depot welcomes N. David Bleisch as its EVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Office Depot welcomes N. David Bleisch as its EVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary   Boca Raton, Fla., 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of office supplies, business products and services delivered through an omnichannel platform, today ( September 20, 2017) announced N. David Bleisch, a distinguished law professional with more than…

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WWF Austria: 97% of all of SPAR Austria’s fish products are responsibly sourced

Austria, 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Austria made a commitment back in 2011 already to only stock responsibly sourced fish products in its stores. Each year, WWF Austria checks SPAR’s entire fish range and advises on improvements. This year, the results of the assessment revealed that 97% of all of SPAR Austria’s 457…

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Overstock.com updates its iOS shopping app with AR technology

iOS app update with AR technology available for download now in the App Store SALT LAKE CITY, 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) announces the launch of augmented reality (AR) within the retailer’s award-winning iOS shopping app. Shoppers using a cell phone or tablet with iOS11 can launch the AR experience directly from the retailer’s app, which features…

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Visa announces its global Team Visa roster for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018

Visa announces its global Team Visa roster for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018   Roster features athletes from 17 countries, including Mikaela Shiffrin, Chloe Kim, Gus Kenworthy, Oksana Masters, Mark McMorris, Kamil Stoch and Lee, Sang Hwa SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Visa (NYSE:V) today (Sep. 20, 2017) announced its global Team Visa roster for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, comprised of…

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Citycon Oyj announces quarterly equity repayment of EUR 0.0325 per share

Helsinki, 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of Citycon Oyj has today (20 September 2017) decided, on the basis of the authorisation by the Annual General Meeting 2017, that an equity repayment of EUR 0.0325 per share be distributed from the invested unrestricted equity fund of the company. The equity repayment…

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Colruyt Group offers in-depth information on house brand food products with the launch of “Product Finder” website

Colruyt Group offers in-depth information on house brand food products with the launch of “Product Finder” website   Halle, Belgium, 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (September 20, 2017), Colruyt Group is launching their unique website “Product Finder”. This digital platform offers in-depth information about the group’s house brand food products, including Boni Selection and Everyday, which…

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Amazon announces all-new Fire HD 10 tablet only $149.99

Amazon announces all-new Fire HD 10 tablet only $149.99   Featuring a brilliant 10.1” 1080p Full HD display with over 2 million pixels, stereo speakers with Dolby Audio, and 32GB of internal storage with support for up to 256GB more via microSD—the all-new Fire HD 10 is designed from the ground up for entertainment Now…

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Amazon to open its fourth Ohio fulfillment center in Monroe; will create more than 1,000 full-time positions

SEATTLE, 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today (Sep. 18, 2017) announced plans to open its fourth Ohio fulfillment center in Monroe, which will create more than 1,000 full-time positions. The company recently announced an upcoming fulfillment center in North Randall, and it currently operates fulfillment centers in Etna and Obetz. Additionally, there are more than 65,000 authors, sellers,…

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Amazon to open its third Oregon fulfillment center; will bring 1,000 quality jobs in Portland

SEATTLE, 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today (Sep. 18, 2017) announced plans to open its third Oregon fulfillment center in Portland, which will create more than 1,000 full-time positions. The company recently announced an upcoming fulfillment center in Troutdale and Salem, in addition to the existing sortation center in Hillsboro and Prime Now hub in Portland. With the three upcoming…

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Kmart unveils its annual Fab 15 List of toys for the 2017 holiday season

Part of the Brand's $1 Down Layaway Program, Kmart Reveals the Season's Hottest Toys HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Everyone knows that sometimes the best gift of all during the holidays is knowing exactly what gift to buy others. To make gift-giving more ridiculously awesome than ever this year, Kmart today (Sept.…

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Macy’s, Inc. to host national holiday hiring event from Sept. 28-Sept. 29; will hire 80,000 seasonal associates

CINCINNATI, 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced plans to hire approximately 80,000 seasonal associates for positions at its Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores, call centers, distribution centers and online fulfillment centers nationwide for the 2017 Christmas and holiday season. The company also announced its national holiday hiring event, expanding to two days…

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Carrefour continues to expand its Carrefour Easy convenience banner in China

Carrefour continues to expand its Carrefour Easy convenience banner in China   China, 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — With 9 new Carrefour Easy stores since the start of the year, Carrefour China is moving forward with its multi-format, omni-channel growth. While it continues to operate its hypermarkets and roll out its e-commerce business, Carrefour is continuing to expand…

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Regulatory clearance for Walgreens Boots Alliance’s purchase of 1,932 stores, 3 distribution centers and related inventory from Rite Aid

Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period expires for amended purchase agreement with Rite Aid Final transaction includes 1,932 stores and related assets for $4.375 billion in cash Store purchases expected to begin in October with completion anticipated in spring 2018 Walgreens Boots Alliance expects to realize more than $300 million in annual synergies within four…

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LVMH celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Environment Department

LVMH celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Environment Department   Paris, 2017-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — LVMH celebrates the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Group’s Environment Department on Wednesday, September 20th. LVMH will bring together CEOs from Group Maisons and prominent environmental experts for a special evening dubbed “Future LIFE”. The event offers an opportunity…

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